Hurricane season runs from June 1- November 30. Because we are a low-density area, we tend to get our service back late. Here are some tips to help you prepare so you can go through this season safely.
Consumables
- 1 gal of water/person/day for at least 3 days. For a family of 5,
this would be 15 gallons. - Long shelf-life foods like oatmeal, pasta, canned goods, MREs,
or Freeze-dried foods - 2-week supply of medications for you and your pets
- 3-day supply of food and water for your pets
Hardware, Misc - Gas or propane-powered generator
- Pet necessities such as litter or shavings
- Flashlights with batteries or solar-powered lamps
- Emergency radio with a crank or solar power
- Download The NOAA Weather Radio App and the Red Cross Emergency
App to your mobile device - Plastic sheeting and duct tape
- First aid kit
To Do list NOW - Clean rain gutters clear drainage areas
- Trim trees and shrubs that might damage buildings. If the vegetation is near a power line, you can report the issue to FPL through their Vegetation Request page.
To Do list JUST BEFORE THE STORM - Fill vehicle gas tanks
- Secure objects that could be blown around
The first Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday will run from June 1 to
June 14 and again August 24 to September 6, 2024. This Tax Information Publication details the purchase allowances.
For more information like evacuation, shelters and special services you
